Super Simple Highlighter
Make permanent, private highlights on any web page.
What is Super Simple Highlighter?
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Summary
This extension lets you make highlights on any web page, and subsequently attempts to restore those highlights when you revisit the page.
This process is completely private. The location and contents of your highlights never leave your browser.
A variety of highlight styles are available, with built-in styles including basic colors, redaction, blurs etc. Highlights can be made via the mouse or a keyboard shortcut.
The highlights on a single page can be navigated to from a single popup dialog, and a summary of the page's highlights are also available to view, print, or save.
NOTE:
- The extension does NOT sync across your devices.
- There are many factors that may cause highlights not to be successfully restored on subsequent visits.
For more details, see the help page.
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Pros
- Easy and intuitive to use
- Customizable colors and shortcuts
- Useful for highlighting and keeping track of important information
Cons
- Lack of annotation tools
- Highlights can disappear after refreshing or with time
- Does not work with PDFs in browser
Most mentioned
- Need for more intuitive names for highlights instead of 'highlight #N'
- Request for syncing capabilities across devices, especially with Google account
- Desire for hotkeys or shortcuts to improve efficiency
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Safety
Risk impact
Super Simple Highlighter is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Super Simple Highlighter has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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